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Diseases » Corneal ulcer » Introduction
 

Corneal ulcer

Corneal ulcer: Introduction

A sore on the cornea of the eye. The cornea is the clear layer at the front of the eyeball that has a protective function. The ulcer can have bacterial or viral origins or can result from injury to the cornea. The condition may range from severely painful to mildly irritating depending on the origin.

Symptoms of Corneal ulcer

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Causes of Corneal ulcer

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Treatments for Corneal ulcer

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Prognosis for Corneal ulcer

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Prevention of Corneal ulcer

Prevention information for Corneal ulcer has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Corneal ulcer.

  • Avoid eye injury
  • Avoid chemical irritation of eye
  • Eye goggles
  • Proper contact lens hygiene
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